Marine Tech Procurement – Assistant Category Manager

Royal Caribbean Group; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking an Assistant Category Manager in Marine Technical Procurement to define and deliver cost-competitive, differentiated solutions for the fleet. You will work with technical, New-building, operational teams and suppliers to support sourcing projects and category strategies.

This role involves cost modelling, spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in procurement or technical sales & marketing within the maritime, transport or related industry.
• Good understanding of technical procurement.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Beneficial: BSc or MSc in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support new-building projects and ongoing maintenance with innovative procurement solutions.
• Contribute to building and executing on our global category strategies to ensure best in class safe, reliable and cost optimal operation.
• Engage with suppliers to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure supply chain reliability.
• Collaborate closely with technical and operational teams to understand project requirements and technical specifications, and support sourcing projects within the team.
• Support the team in establishing and applying cost modelling concepts, spend & demand analysis, and evaluation of quotations.
• Addressing day to day operational queries within your area of responsibility.
• Up to 25% domestic and international travel as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial mindset

Problem solving

Education

BSc/MSc in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking an Assistant Category Manager in Marine Technical Procurement to define and deliver cost-competitive, differentiated solutions for the fleet. You will work with technical, New-building, operational teams and suppliers to support sourcing projects and category strategies.

This role involves cost modelling, spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams, with travel up to 25%.